And even though i love the sounds and smells associated with making hay using dieselpowered equipment and modern, selftying large round balers, ive always wondered whether i could pass muster with my ancestors and make sufficient hay to feed some critters through the winter using only a scythe, wooden hand hay rake. International farmall horse drawn hay machinesmowers rakes sweep rakes side delivery rakes tedders parts manual international farmall manuals on. Discovering horse drawn farm machinery shire discovering. The earliest hay rakes were nothing more than tree branches, but wooden hand rakes with wooden teeth, similar in design to a garden rake but larger, were prevalent in the 19th and early 20th centuries, and still are used in some locations around the world. Feb 06, 2011 the invention of a horse drawn rake in the 1800s made the process of collecting hay much more efficient. See more ideas about old farm equipment, old farm and old barns. Dump rakes such as this one were generally drawn by a team of horses and consisted of a series of teeth set 4 inches apart between two wheels. Around the same time, the first horsedrawn wooden rake was introduced. According to bruce shannon of nikkel iron works, which produces the darf hay rake line, the raking step is sometimes taken for granted in the production of quality hay, but how a. Oh moe i hope against your memory doesn t fade from my prairie bluestem horse drawn hay rake 1800s horse drawn hay rake vintage antique farm equipment old hay rake farm equipment tools vintage horsedrawn 9 foot seed dump hay rake lucerne 1940 more amish communities settling in. The side delivery rake seen here is being pulled by a forecart red with blue seats. International farmall horse drawn hay machinesmowers. Wild horse books and art, books on farming, showing and training draft.
The hay rake table built for rodmarton manor was an example of how gimson and barnsley adopted details from farm wagons, carts and farming implements that were still in use in the cotswolds. This book might be wrought with ageless wisdom, colorful history and practical. The reason that the tongue is missing is likely because it was made of wood. A short history of the horsedrawn mower small farmers. That includes researching and sourcing the best books on collectibles available. Be sure the hay is dry enough to bale a few hours after raking. Horse drawn hay rake contributor names marshall, howard w. A short history of the horsedrawn mower small farmers journal.
Old farm equipment horse drawn hay rake, with steel spindle wheels, metal seat, metal rake. Millions of farmers with millions of mowers, built to have a serviceable life of 100 plus years, all pushed into the fence rows. Antique horse drawn hay rake farm equipment antique vintage. Unfollow antique hay rakes to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
This is the classic design for raking and turning hay, they are also useful for a range of general tasks such as clearing up fallen leaves and raking gravel. Buy discovering horse drawn farm machinery shire discovering on. Martin noted that the rake was especially useful in raking cornstalks that have been cut by a mower or otherwise, and tall reeds and other rubbish. Horse drawn bull rake old agricultural equipment on. When the rake was full, the horse was stopped, the rake lifted and the hay. One is a jeffery blackstone of stamford around 1880 with some rusted away wheel spokes and the other is a. Faithfull wooden hay rake this wooden rake is based on the traditional haywainers pattern, with a wide head and long reach for gathering straw, hay or grass. A hay rake is an agricultural rake used to collect cut hay or straw into windrows for later. Mar, 20 users have a variety of hay rakes to chose from, but dealers must know what users are aiming for to help them select the proper one.
Antique horse drawn hay rake great for christmas decorating. Find antique horsedrawn hay rake stock images in hd and millions of other royaltyfree stock photos, illustrations and vectors in the shutterstock collection. Old hay rake on display at a farm stand with apple orchards and mountains in the background. A traditional wooden hay rake made from ash and silver birch. Make a europeanstyle hay rake do it yourself mother. Traditional handmade wooden hay rake, made by a family of craftsmen. Horsedrawn hay rake contributor names marshall, howard w. The split head design allows for less hardware and a light rake.
Traditional handmade wooden hay rake, made by a family of. The split head hay rake is all wood with widely spaced teeth perfect for gathering freshly mowed grass or cured hay. The wagons of the farming community had many details a layman would not be aware of the dish of the wheel, the complex undercarriage, the chamfering of. It is also designed to fluff up the hay and turn it over so that it may dry. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about hay rake. Not sure of the year, but it is in excellent condition. The horse drawn rake could collect eight times a much as one hand raker. Photo about horse drawn hay rake abandoned in a snowy field. Fix the board in a vise with the 2 side up and drill two holes along the center line, one 12 12 from each end of the plank. The barnsley hay rake table popular woodworking magazine.
Vintage farm equipment horse drawn hay rake one of these graced our back yard. This efficiency lead to a larger quantity of feed for cattle. Lots of antique farm equipment selling every thing in the pictures old horse drawn 1 cultavtor, 23 two sets of disks, 4 seed drill, 5 rack, 6 wheels, 7 manure spreader, 8 binder, 9 hay rake, 10 hay loader etc make me an offer on all of it or just a piece 63346399. The wide tooth spacing makes it easy to set the teeth into the hay, but they are close enough so very little hay is missed. Putting hay up loose, we usually drive over the windrows with the hay loader to gather it onto the hay wagon. Price to be determined based on if item is bought as a whole or by the piece. The book would be better if the author had visited additional states and included more horsedrawn equipment as most of the examples are from the texas, arkansas area so equipment from new england, upper midwest, great plains, central basin, california and pacific northwest is not identified. International farmall horse drawn hay machinesmowers rakes sweep rakes side delivery rakes tedders parts manual. Antique primitive wood landscape hay rake handmade amish shaker style. Hay rake stock photos and images 959 best match fresh. Horse drawn hay rake mower in good used condition for its age. The machine is highly maneuverable with a wide range of functions and little power requirement. This has not necessarily been out of choice, as at one time i had hoped to be farming on a larger scale with more horses, and certainly having two horses would make the choice of implements and the work itself easier.
Our international farmall horse drawn hay machinesmowers rakes sweep rakes side delivery rakes tedders parts manual is a highquality reproduction of factory manuals from the oem original equipment manufacturer. Horse drawn hay rake stock photos and images alamy. International farmall horse drawn hay machinesmowers rakes. In this article, the first segment of a threepart series on hay equipment see part 2 and part 3, the focus is on mowers. Farmers who still cut hay with sickles or scythes well into the mid1800s were quick to embrace new technology. Jan 26, 2011 the hay rake table built for rodmarton manor was an example of how gimson and barnsley adopted details from farm wagons, carts and farming implements that were still in use in the cotswolds. A traditionally handmade wooden hay rake, produced by craftsmen in cumbria. Over 959 hay rake pictures to choose from, with no signup needed. The rake, which is made from ash, has a 2 6 wide head and is about 6 long. Eat a lot less than normal draft horses with more output.
It is also used in the evening to protect the hay from morning dew. Versatility of hay rakes continues to evolve farm equipment. Horse rake definition of horse rake by merriamwebster. We have the best deals on antique rake so stop by and check us out first. The rake hit a peak of popularity from 18351840 and for the first time in agricultures history, hay wasnt always made. Guise, gloucestershire uk scanned at high resolution from a book published in 1825. Native american tribes, native american history, american indians, blackfoot indian, native indian, sioux. The next day a tedder is used to spread it again, so that the hay dries more quickly. Learn more opens in a new window or tab any international shipping and import charges are paid in part to pitney bowes inc. This case rake, one of the companys last horsedrawn sidedelivery rakes, was designed to be used with horses or a tractor. I have some of the old tines and i am curious if it is the high carbon steel that they are talking about. The revolving horserake the revolving horserake, a rather primitive device, was patented in 1836 by hiram hunt, bridgewater, n. This is a classic design for a hay rake which was commonly pulled by a team of horses.
Antique 1920 s international harvester ih hay rake farm equipment horse drawn. Dec 19, 2007 i am wondering if when they say hay rake teeth, are they talking about the early 1900s type of dump rake, or the newer 1950s or so type or hay rake. The rake will turn the windrow over so that the hay that was on the bottom can dry. Wheels turn great and the handle for lifting the rake works great. A 10 foot dump rake make be a bit much for atv but a 4x4 small jeep can be used for rake and rack. A hay rake may be mechanized, drawn by a tractor or draft animals, or it may be a hand tool. Again if from old horse drawen equipment treat like 1095 and water quench.
Ill admit it, ive been forever fascinated with old ways of doing things. The forecart serves as a way to hitch the horses to various pieces of machinery that are not currently equiped with the long wooden tongues. Old horse drawn hay rake south uist outer hebrides scotland. Old rusty horse drawn hay rake in a grass field with devonshire countryside and hills in the background under a blue and cloudy sky on a bright day improved washing machine. The invention of a horse drawn rake in the 1800s made the process of collecting hay much more efficient.
Horse drawn, hay rake, patent art print, farmhouse, farming patent poster, farmer art, hay rake print, farm decor, p490. Oh moe i hope against your memory doesn t fade from my prairie bluestem horse drawn hay rake 1800s horse drawn hay rake vintage antique farm equipment old hay rake farm equipment tools vintage horsedrawn 9 foot seed dump hay rake lucerne 1940 more amish communities settling in minnesota inforum. Does it have a number of teeth that bolt on at one end and make a long curve downward. International shipping and import charges paid to pitney bowes inc. Learn more opens in a new window or tab any international shipping is paid in part to pitney bowes inc. Probably in working order but hasnt been used in 75 years. The enclosed gear, late model john deere, case, oliver, david bradley, and mccormick deering international mowers i we are so fond of had a zenith of popular manufacture and use that lasted just short of 25 years.
Antique horsedrawn hay rake stock photo edit now 47534833. Photographer created published may, 1978 subject headings artifacts. The teeth drag along the ground collecting hay until the teeth are full. You need to wait until the morning dew has dried off from the top of the hay before you rake it. Search results for horse hay rake stock photos and images 304 page 1 of 4. Around the same time, the first horse drawn wooden rake was introduced.
A hay rake is an agricultural rake used to collect cut hay or straw into windrows for later collection e. Hay making with a single horse part 1 small farmers journal. Pretty good condition, would make a nice antique farm implement display item. The seat provided a place for the operator to both drive the team and operate the rake. By the 1850s, though, the impact of the industrial revolution on farming equipment history was unmistakable. The revolving horse rake the revolving horse rake, a rather primitive device, was patented in 1836 by hiram hunt, bridgewater, n. When you visit please be respectful and do not touch or damage it. Unfollow horse drawn rake to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Learn more opens in a new window or tab international shipping paid to pitney bowes inc. Bringing in the hay a nostalgic history of agricultures most romantic crop. Short book, well written with generally excellent pictures. The horse drawn rake could collect eight times a much. The typical early horsedrawn hay rake was a dump rake, a wide twowheeled implement with curved steel or.
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